Post-Bacc programs help you qualify for medical school by completing prerequisite courses or strengthening your academic record. This list organizes post-bacc programs in the U.S. by state so you can quickly compare your options.

Before browsing, identify which type of program fits your situation:

  • Career changer programs: for students without pre-med prerequisites
  • Academic enhancement programs: for improving GPA or academic performance
  • Special Master’s Programs (SMPs): graduate-level programs that mirror medical school coursework

Use the list below to scan programs quickly and identify the best fit based on your background and goals.

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Post-Bacc Programs – Complete List by State

This list is designed for fast comparison. For each program, you’ll see:

  • Program type (career changer, academic enhancement, or SMP)
  • Minimum GPA (if available)
  • Linkage or special pathways (if offered)

If a detail is not listed, it means the information is not consistently published or varies year to year.

This list is based on publicly available program data and institutional disclosures. Because some programs do not participate in centralized listings, this directory may not include every available post-bacc program. However, it includes a broad and representative selection to help you compare options efficiently.

Post-Bacc Program Definitions

Career Changer Programs

Designed for students who have not completed pre-med prerequisites.

Academic Enhancement Programs

Designed for students improving GPA or academic performance.

Special Master’s Programs (SMPs)

Graduate-level programs that demonstrate academic readiness through advanced coursework.

Linkage Opportunities

Some programs offer formal linkage agreements with medical schools, such as guaranteed interviews or conditional acceptance pathways. These are noted where applicable.

Note: Some programs may support more than one pathway or student profile. To make this list easier to compare, each program has been assigned a primary category based on its overall structure and focus. Because program offerings and requirements may change, you should review the official program website for the most current information.

Top Post-Bacc Programs to Know

These programs are well known for their structure, reputation, linkage opportunities, or medical school preparation pathways.

Goucher College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

One of the most recognizable career changer post-bacc programs in the U.S., known for its structured curriculum and strong medical school placement reputation.

Bryn Mawr College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

Highly regarded for career changers seeking a rigorous, structured path into medicine.

Georgetown University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Certificate Program

Well known for its medical school linkage opportunities and strong institutional reputation.

Scripps College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

A selective and academically rigorous career changer program with strong advising support.

Tufts University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

Recognized for its linkage opportunities and established pre-medical advising infrastructure.

Loyola University Chicago – MS in Medical Physiology

A well-known SMP option for students seeking advanced biomedical coursework and medical school preparation.

All Post-Bacc Programs by State

Alabama

University of Alabama at Birmingham – MS in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

University of Alabama at Birmingham – MS in Biomedical and Health Science

  • Type: SMP
Arizona

Arizona State University – MS in the Science of Healthcare Delivery

  • Type: SMP

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Linkage: Students that meet requirements will be invited to interview for a medical student position
Arkansas

Arkansas College of Health Education – MS in Biomedicine

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Guaranteed admission and interview track for qualified students applying to ARCOM
California

California Northstate University – MPS to MD Pathway

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Guaranteed interview for College of Medicine for students that meet requirements

California Northstate University – Pre-Medical Post-Bacc

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Linkage: Can earn a priority interview with college of medicine

California State University, East Bay – Post-Bacc Pre-Professional Health Academic Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 2.8

 California State University, Fullerton – Pre-Health Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Notes: Designed for students who have no science background

California State University, Los Angeles – Post-Bacc Certificate Program for Pre-Health Professionals

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

California University of Science and Medicine – MS in Biomedical Sciences Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Linkage: CUSM MD Program

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science – Graduate Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Ross, AUA

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science – CDU Enhanced Post-Bacc Certificate Program in Pre-Medicine

  • Type: Career Changer

Keck Graduate Institute – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Certificate Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Keck Graduate Institute – Post-Bacc Pre-Physician Assistant Certificate Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Keck Graduate Institute – MS in Applied Life Sciences (Pre-Medical Track)

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles – Pre-Allied Health Certificate Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.3

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles – Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.3
  • Linkage: Western University of Health Sciences DO Program; St. George’s University MD Program

Mills College – Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer

Samuel Merritt University – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Interview agreements with CHSU, OCOM, LMU-DCOM, MSOM, ICOM; SMU-PA & Podiatry program

San Francisco State University – Pre-Health Professions Certificate Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 2.50

Scripps College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Linkage: Boston University, Hofstra, University of Pittsburgh, George Washington, University of Michigan, Western University of Health Sciences

Stanford School of Medicine – Racial Equity to Advance a Community in Health (REACH)

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Touro University California – MS in Medical Health Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.4
  • Linkage: Guaranteed interview to TUCOM and TouroCOM Montana or guaranteed accept to TUCOM for students hat meet requirements

UC Berkeley Extension – Post-Bacc Health Professions Certificate Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

UC Davis College of Biological Sciences – Health Professions Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 2.8

UC Davis School of Medicine – Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 2.7 (overall and science)

UC Irvine School of Medicine – Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 2.8 (overall and science)
  • Notes: a minimum score of 492 on MCAT is required

UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

UC San Diego – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

UC Los Angeles Extension – Pre-Medical and General Science Studies Certificate

  • Type: Career Changer

UC San Francisco – Interprofessional Health Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 2.94 overall/2.8 science

UC Santa Cruz – Pre-Medical Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer

 University of Southern California – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer

Western University of Health Sciences – MS in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
Colorado

Colorado State University – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Colorado State University – MS in Toxicology

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Guaranteed interview with Ross and American University of the Caribbean for students who meet requirements

Regis University – Biomedical Sciences Certificate

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Regis University – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Rocky Vista University – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.6 (science and overall)
  • Linkage: Direct pathway to RVUCOM
  • Notes: Must score a minimum of 486 on the MCAT or 140 on the GRE

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – MS in Modern Human Anatomy

  • Type: SMP

University of Colorado Boulder – Post-Bacc Health Professions Program

  • Type: Career Changer

University of Colorado Boulder – Individually Designed Post-Bacc Studies

  • Type: Career Changer

University of Denver – Professional Science MS in Biomedical Science

  • Type: SMP

University of Northern Colorado – MS in Biomedical Science

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Notes: Must score a minimum of 497 on the MCAT, 300 on the GRE, or 17 on DAT

University of Northern Colorado – MS in Biology, non-thesis

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
Connecticut

Quinnipiac University – Graduate Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Quinnipiac University – MS in Molecular and Cell Biology

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

University of Connecticut – Pre-Medical and Health Professions Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer
District of Columbia (Washington D.C.)

American University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Certificate Program

  • Type: Career Changer

George Washington University – Post-Bacc Certificate in Microbiology

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

George Washington University – MS Anatomical & Translational Sciences

  • Type: SMP

George Washington University – Post-Bacc Certificate in Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

George Washington University – Post-Bacc Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

George Washington University – Graduate Certificate in Anatomical and Translational Sciences

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Georgetown University – MS Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Georgetown University – MS in Physiology

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Georgetown University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Certificate Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: Georgetown University, George Washington University, New York University, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson, and the University of Pittsburgh

Georgetown University – MS in Systems Medicine

  • Type: SMP
Florida

Barry University – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine – Graduate Certificate in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)
  • Linkage: Successful students in the program who were previously waitlisted to the FIU HWCOM MD program will have guaranteed admissions. Applicants who were not previously waitlisted will have a guaranteed interview for MD or for the MPAS program.

Florida State University College of Medicine – Bridge to Clinical Medicine Program

  • Type: SMP

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton Campus – Masters of Medical Science

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.7
  • Linkage: Guaranteed interview with LECOM Bradenton for students who meet requirements

Larkin University – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.7

Nova Southeastern University – MS, Biological Sciences with a concentration in Health Studies

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)

Nova Southeastern University – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)
  • Linkage: NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine

University of Miami – Pre-Health Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.5 in the last four semesters of academic work

University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine – MS in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
Georgia

Agnes Scott College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Accelerated Certificate

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: Agnes Scott College PA Program, Mercer University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy

Agnes Scott College – Medical Sciences Accelerated MS

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Agnes Scott College PA Program, Mercer University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy

Agnes Scott College – Post-Bacc Pre-Allied Health

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: Agnes Scott College Physician Assistant Studies Program, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy

Agnes Scott College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Bridge

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: Agnes Scott College PA Program, Mercer University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy

Agnes Scott College – Medical Sciences Online Accelerated MS

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Agnes Scott College Physician Assistant Studies program, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Emory University – MA in Bioethics

  • Type: SMP

Georgia State University – Master’s Degree in Biology Medical Science

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.3 (overall and science)

Mercer University School of Medicine – MS in Preclinical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.8
  • Linkage: Mercer University School of Medicine

Morehouse School of Medicine – MS in Medical Sciences Degree

  • Type: SMP
Hawaii

University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine – ‘Imi Ho’ola Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 2.0
  • Linkage: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
Illinois

Benedictine University – MS in Integrative Physiology

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Marian University, LECOM, AT Still University, Ponce School of Health Sciences, PR

DePaul University – Post-Bacc Pre-Health Program

  • Type: Career Changer

Dominican University – Post-Bacc Medical Studies Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Illinois Institute of Technology – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer

Illinois Institute of Technology – MS in Biology for the Health Professions

  • Type: SMP

Lewis University – B.S. Biomedical Sciences Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Lewis University – B.A. Biomedical Sciences Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Loyola University Chicago – MS in Medical Physiology

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Guaranteed interview at Stritch School of Medicine for students that meet requirements

Loyola University Chicago – MA in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Loyola University Chicago – MS in Infectious Disease and Immunology

  • Type: SMP

Midwestern University – MA in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.75
  • Linkage: Midwestern University: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Dental Medicine - Illinois, College of Dental Medicine - Arizona, Physician Studies Programs IL & AZ, AZ College of Podiatric Medicine

Midwestern University – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.75
  • Linkage: Midwestern University: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Dental Medicine - Illinois, College of Dental Medicine - Arizona, Physician Studies Programs IL & AZ, AZ College of Podiatric Medicine

Northwestern Illinois University – Post-Bacc Certificate in Pre-Health

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5

Northwestern University School of Professional Studies – Professional Healthcareers Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)
  • Linkage: Feinberg School of Medicine-Northwestern University, Rush University Medical College

Roosevelt University – MA in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.75

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.75
  • Linkage: Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Rush University – MS in Biotechnology

  • Type: SMP

Southern Illinois University Carbondale – MS in Biomedical Science

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)
  • Linkage: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine – Medical and Dental Education Preparatory Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5 (overall and science)
  • Linkage: SIU School of Medicine, Dartmouth Geisel College of Medicine, TCU School of Medicine

University of Illinois Medical College – MS in Medical Physiology

  • Type: SMP
Indiana

Indiana University Indianapolis – Pre-Professional Non-Thesis MS Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)

Indiana University School of Medicine – M.S. Pre-Professional Degree Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)

Indiana University School of Medicine – MS in Medical Science

  • Type: SMP

Indiana University School of Medicine – Pre-Professional MS in Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiology

  • Type: SMP

Manchester University – Graduate Certificate in Pharmacogenomics

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.7 (overall and science)

Manchester University – MS in Pharmacogenomics

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.7 (overall and science)

Marian University – College of Osteopathic Medicine – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
Iowa

Des Moines University – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Des Moines University – MS in Anatomy

  • Type: SMP

Iowa State University – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)

Iowa State University – MS in Digital Health

  • Type: SMP

Loras College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Program

  • Type: Career Changer

The University of Iowa – MS in Clinical Anatomy

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Linkage: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine
Kansas

Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine – MS in Biomedical Science

  • Type: SMP
Kentucky

University of Kentucky – MS in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.9

University of Louisville – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.3
  • Linkage: Assured admission to the University of Louisville School of Medicine
  • Notes: Minimum score on one of: SAT 1200/1600 or 1750/2400, GRE 50th percentile, ACT 24, GMAT 50th percentile

University of Louisville – MS in Physiology

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.8
Louisiana

Louisiana State University Health Shreveport – Medical Sciences MS Degree Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)

Louisiana State University Shreveport – MS in Biological Sciences with a Health Sciences Concentration

  • Type: SMP

Loyola University New Orleans – Pre-Health Post-Bacc

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Tulane University – Cell and Molecular Biology One Year Masters

  • Type: SMP

Tulane University School of Medicine – One-Year Masters Program in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

  • Type: SMP

Tulane University School of Medicine – One Year MS Pharmacology Program

  • Type: SMP

Tulane University School of Medicine – One Year Masters Program in Microbiology and Immunology

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Tulane University School of Medicine – One Year MS Medical Genetics and Genomics

  • Type: SMP

Tulane University School of Medicine – One Year Masters Program in Physiology

  • Type: SMP

Tulane University School of Medicine – Structural & Cellular Biology Masters Degree Program

  • Type: SMP

Tulane University School of Medicine – One Year MS in Molecular Medicine and Health Sciences

  • Type: SMP
Maine

University of New England – Science Prerequisite for Health Professions

  • Type: Career Changer

University of New England – MS in Biomedical Science

  • Type: SMP

University of New England – Post-Bacc Pre Health Certificate

  • Type: Career Changer
Maryland

Goucher College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: Boston University, Case Western, NYU, UChicago, Pittsburgh, Warren Alpert at Brown, Weill Cornell, Zucker at Hofstra

Johns Hopkins University – MS in Health Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bloomberg School of Public Health

  • Type: SMP

Johns Hopkins University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine – Doctoral Diversity Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

University of Maryland – Science in the Evening

  • Type: Career Changer
Massachusetts

Boston University – Post-Bacc Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies

  • Type: Career Changer

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Sciences – MS in Oral Health Sciences Program

  • Type: SMP

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine – MS in Medical Sciences Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Elms College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Studies Certificate Program

  • Type: Career Changer

Elms College – MS in Biomedical Sciences Degree Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)

Elms College – MA in Bioethics and Medical Humanities

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.7

Harvard Medical School – MS in Medical Sciences in Immunology

  • Type: SMP

Harvard University Division of Continuing Education – Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer    

Northeastern University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Tufts University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School; Joint Acceptance with Tufts Dental School.

Tufts University School of Medicine – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Tufts University School of Medicine

Worcester State University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
Michigan

Albion College – Post-Bacc Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Lawrence Technological University – Post-Bacc Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Michigan State University – Medical Neuroscience

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5

University of Michigan Medical School – MS Program in Physiology

  • Type: SMP

University of Michigan Medical School, Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.5
  • Linkage: University of Michigan Medical School, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Wayne State University – Pre-Medical Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Notes: a minimum score of 491 on MCAT is required

Wayne State University School of Medicine – MS in Basic Medical Sciences Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Wayne State University School of Medicine

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine – Hal B Jenson Masters Degree in Biomedical Science

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.7
  • Linkage: Automatic accepted into Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
  • Notes: a minimum score of 497 on MCAT is required
Minnesota

Bethel University – MS in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Ponce Health Sciences University

Concordia College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.2 overall/3.0 science

Northwestern Health Sciences University – Post-Bacc Pre-Health

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Linkage: Guaranteed interviews at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine and AT Still-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine for students who meet requirements

University of Minnesota Medical School – MS Program in Physiology

  • Type: SMP

University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth Campus – Biomedical Sciences MS

  • Type: SMP
Mississippi

Mississippi College – MS in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Notes: a minimum score on one of MCAT (490), GRE (V 145 Q 135), DAT (15) is required

Mississippi College – Health Science Certificate Program

  • Type: Career Changer

University of Mississippi Medical Center – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
Missouri

Avila University – Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer 

Ponce Health Sciences University – MS in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Rockhurst University – Pre-med Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: Kansas City University

Saint Louis University – MS in Medical Science

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Linkage: Guaranteed interview into Saint Louis University School of Medicine for students who meet requirements
  • Notes: a minimum score of 495 on MCAT is required

UMKC College of Arts and Sciences – Pre-Health Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis – Post-Bacc Program in Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, and Regenerative Medicine

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
Montana

Rocky Vista University – MS in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.7 (overall and science)
  • Linkage: Direct Pathway to MCOM
Nebraska

Creighton University – Pre-Medical Post-Bacc

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
Nevada

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine – Preparatory Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 2.8
  • Linkage: Assured admission to UNR School of Medicine
New Hampshire

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth – MS in Healthcare Research

  • Type: SMP
New Jersey

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University – Advanced Pre-Medical Studies Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Drew University – Pre-Medical Preparation Program

  • Type: Career Changer

New Jersey Institute of Technology – MS in Biology of Health

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)

Rider University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Studies

  • Type: Career Changer

Rowan University – Pre-Health Studies Post-Bacc

  • Type: Career Changer

Rowan University – MS in Translational Orthopedic Device Engineering

  • Type: SMP

Rutgers School of Graduate Studies New Brunswick-Piscataway – MS in Biomedical Science

  • Type: SMP

Rutgers School of Graduate Studies, Newark Health Sciences Campus – MS Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Guaranteed interview at Rutgers NJMS for students who meet requirements
New York

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Linkage: Albany Medical College, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Columbia University Irving Medical Center – Institute of Human Nutrition

  • Type: SMP

Farmingdale State College SUNY – Certificate in the Sciences for Health Professions

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Fordham University School of Professional and Continuing Studies – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Program

  • Type: Career Changer

Hofstra University – Pre-Medical Post-Bacc Certificate

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – MS in Clinical Research

  • Type: SMP

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – Clinical Research Training Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Lehman College of the City University of New York – HealthBridge

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Manhattanville College – Post-Bacc Pre-Health Professions

  • Type: Career Changer

Marymount Manhattan College – Biology Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: Touro College

New York Medical College – Accelerated Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.1 (overall and science)
  • Linkage: Conditional admittance to NYMC SOM upon attaining certain benchmarks

New York Medical College – Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program

  • Type: SMP

New York University – Post-Bacc Prehealth Studies Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Linkage: NYU Grossman, SUNY Downstate, Rutgers NJMS, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson, and NYU College of Dentistry

NYU School of Medicine’s Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences – MS Biomedical Informatics

  • Type: SMP

Purchase College SUNY – Pre-Medical Studies

  • Type: Career Changer

Russell Sage College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Studies

  • Type: Career Changer

SUNY College at Old Westbury – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Studies

  • Type: Career Changer

SUNY Upstate Medical University – MedPrep Academic Enhancement MS in Medical Technology

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Guaranteed interviews to SUNY Upstate Medical University MD Program

The City College of New York – Program in Pre-Health Post-Bacc Certificate in Health Professions Preparation

  • Type: Career Changer

The City College of New York – Health Professions Preparation Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 2.8

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – MS in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)
  • Linkage: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine NY

University of Buffalo – Physiology MS

  • Type: SMP

University at Buffalo, SUNY – Masters Program in Biological Sciences

  • Type: SMP

University at Buffalo, SUNY – Biomedical Sciences MS

  • Type: SMP

University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry – MS in Medical Humanities

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.4

University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry – MS in Medical Pharmacology

  • Type: SMP
North Carolina

Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Duke University School of Medicine – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.2

Guilford College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Studies

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

High Point University – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Meredith College – MA in Biomedical Science

  • Type: SMP

Meredith College – Pre-Health Post-Bacc Certificate Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: West Virginia School of Medicine (MD), Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Methodist University (PA)

North Carolina State University – Physiology Graduate Program

  • Type: SMP

University of North Carolina, Greensboro – Post-Bacc Pre-Professional Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Wake Forest University Graduate School, Biomedical Programs – Biomedical Science MS

  • Type: SMP
Ohio

Case Western Reserve University – MS in Nutrition

  • Type: SMP

Case Western Reserve University – MS in Molecular & Cellular Biology of Disease

  • Type: SMP

Case Western Reserve University – MS in Clinical Research

  • Type: SMP

Case Western Reserve University – Post-Bacc Readiness Instruction for Medical Education

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: Case Western Reserve MD University Program

Case Western Reserve University – MA in Bioethics and Medical Humanities

  • Type: SMP

Case Western Reserve University – MS in Medical Physiology

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Case Western Reserve University MD Program, MSA, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine DO Program

Case Western Reserve University – MS in Applied Anatomy

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Case Western Reserve MD University Program

Cleveland State University – Military Veteran Individualized Post-Bacc Option

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Cleveland State University – Individualized Post-Bacc Option

  • Type: Career Changer

Cleveland State University and Northeast Ohio Medical University – Partnership for Urban Health Post-Bacc/MD

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

John Carroll University – Pre-Medical Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer

Miami University – Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Studies Certificate

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.2

Miami University – Biomedical Science

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)

The Ohio State University – MEDPATH Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)
  • Linkage: The Ohio State University College of Medicine

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine – SMP in Physiology

  • Type: SMP

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine – MS in Molecular Cellular & Biochemical Pharmacology

  • Type: SMP

University of Toledo – MS in Biomedical Science in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: UTCOMLS

Wright State University – Pre-Medical Studies Certificate Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
Oklahoma

Northeastern State University – Post-Bacc Prehealth Certificate Program

  • Type: Career Changer
Oregon

Northwest Native American Center of Excellence – Wy’east Post-Bacc Pathway

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Oregon State University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 2.25 overall/3.0 science (advised)
  • Linkage: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

University of Oregon – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
Pennsylvania

Albright College – ADVANCE

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Bryn Mawr College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.6

Chatham University – MA in Biomedical Studies

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.9
  • Linkage: Guaranteed interviews to LECOM, WVSOM, and Chatham MPAS for students who meet requirements

College of Science & Technology, Temple University – Basic Core in Health Sciences Post-Bacc Pre-Health Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: Lewis Katz School of Medicine, SUNY-Downstate, PCOM, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

College of Science & Technology, Temple University – Advanced Core in Health Professions Post-Bacc Pre-Health Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Linkage: Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, PCOM, SUNY-Downstate, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

Drexel University College of Medicine – Pathway to Medical School Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Linkage: Drexel University College of Medicine MD Program
  • Notes: MCAT is required (no minimum score)

Drexel University College of Medicine – Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5 (overall and science)

Drexel University College of Medicine – Evening Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Linkage: Drexel University College of Medicine

Drexel University College of Medicine - MS in Biomedical Studies Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.9 (overall and science)

Drexel University College of Medicine - MS in Medical Science Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (overall and science)
  • Notes: a score in at least the 50th percentile on MCAT is required

Drexel University College of Medicine – Intensive Medical Sciences Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.3 science
  • Linkage: Drexel University College of Medicine MD Program

Duquesne University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical and Health Professions Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Geisinger College of Health Sciences – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Health Sciences Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

LaSalle University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Certificate Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Rosemont College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Certificate

  • Type: Career Changer

Temple University School of Medicine – Advanced Core in Medical Science Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Thomas Jefferson University – Post-Bacc Pre-Professional Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.2
  • Linkage: Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

University of Pennsylvania – Pre-Health Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Linkage: University of Pittsburgh SOM, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson SOM, Rutgers

University of Pittsburgh – Biomedical Masters Program

  • Type: SMP
Puerto Rico

Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine – MS in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.7 (overall and science)
  • Linkage: Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Rhode Island

Brown University, Warren Alpert Medical School – MS in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Johnson & Wales University – Pre-Medical & Pre-Health Professions Certificate

  • Type: Career Changer
South Carolina

Furman University – MS in Community Engaged Medicine

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Greenville

Medical University of South Carolina – MS in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.7

University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Studies

  • Type: Career Changer
South Dakota

South Dakota State University – Human Biology

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
Tennessee

Carson-Newman University – Post-Bacc Program

  • Type: Career Changer

Lipscomb University – MS in Biomolecular Science

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Frist College of Medicine, Belmont University & Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Memphis)

Middle Tennessee State University – Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 overall and science OR 3.3 overall and science over last 35 hours

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine – MS in Imaging Science

  • Type: SMP
Texas

Baylor College of Medicine – Post-Bacc Certificate in Biomedical Sciences and Health Equity

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 overall and science

Baylor College of Medicine – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Baylor University – MS in Medical Science

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences – Graduate Medical Education Sciences MS

  • Type: SMP

University of Houston, Central – MS Biology with Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

University of North Texas Health Science Center – MS in Medical Science

  • Type: SMP

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio – Pre-Professional Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine

University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
Vermont

Bennington College – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

University of Vermont – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.2
  • Linkage: University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Franklin Pierce University, University of New England, UVM MS in Medical Science

University of Vermont – MS in Medical Science

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, University of New England School of Osteopathic Medicine
Virginia

Eastern Mennonite University - Biomedicine Certificate

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

Eastern Mennonite University - MS in Biomedicine

  • Type: SMP

Eastern Mennonite University - MS in Pre-Medical

  • Type: SMP

George Mason University/Georgetown University - Advanced Biomedical Sciences Graduate Certificate Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

George Washington University - Post-Bacc Pre-Medicine Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Linkage: GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences

George Washington University - MSHS in Laboratory Medicine

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Hampton University - Medical Science Masters Program

  • Type: SMP

Hampton University - MS in Medical Science

  • Type: SMP

Liberty University - MS in Art in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Liberty University School of Health Sciences - MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University - Biomedical Sciences Medical Master's Program

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 2.75
  • Linkage: EVMS, VCOM, WVSOM, LibertySOM
  • Notes: a minimum score of 503 on MCAT is required

School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University - Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences Certificate Program

  • Type: Academic Enhancement
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 overall/3.2 science
  • Linkage: Guaranteed interview at VCU School of Medicine for students who meet requirements
  • Notes: a minimum score of 501 on MCAT or 153 Q 151 V 4.0 W on GRE is required

University of Virginia - Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Linkage: George Washington University School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

VCOM/Bluefield University - MS in Arts in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Linkage: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University - Undergraduate Post-Bacc Health Sciences Certificate Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 2.8
Washington

Heritage University – MA in Medical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences - MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Linkage: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Seattle University – Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program

  • Type: Career Changer
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Shoreline Community College – Post-Bacc Services for the Health Professions

  • Type: Career Changer
West Virginia

Marshall University – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP

West Virginia University – MS in the Health Sciences

  • Type: SMP
Wisconsin

Marquette University – MS in Biomedical Sciences

  • Type: SMP
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 overall/2.8 science

Medical College of Wisconsin – MS in Medical Physiology

  • Type: SMP

University of Wisconsin – Madison Center for Patient Partnership

  • Type: Academic Enhancement

What Are Post-Bacc Programs?

Post-bacc programs are designed for students who want to strengthen their medical school applications after completing a bachelor’s degree. Depending on the program, students may complete prerequisite science coursework, improve academic performance, or complete graduate-level biomedical coursework.

Most post-bacc programs fall into one of three categories:

  • Career changer programs: designed for students who have not completed pre-med prerequisites
  • Academic enhancement programs: designed for students improving GPA or academic readiness
  • Special Master’s Programs (SMPs): graduate-level programs focused on advanced biomedical coursework

While SMPs are often grouped with post-bacc programs, they are typically more academically intensive and may better suit students who have already completed pre-med prerequisites.

What Are the Requirements for Post-Bacc Admission?

Admissions requirements vary by program. Common requirements may include:

Some programs are designed for career changers, while others expect applicants to have already completed pre-med prerequisites. Applicants should always review official program websites for the most current admissions requirements.

Reasons to Consider a Post-Bacc Program

Students pursue post-bacc programs for different reasons depending on their academic background and career goals.

Complete Medical School Prerequisites

Career changer programs help students complete prerequisite science coursework before applying to medical school.

Strengthen Academic Performance

Academic enhancement programs may help students improve academic readiness or demonstrate stronger recent coursework.

Prepare for Medical School Applications

Some programs offer advising, research opportunities, MCAT preparation, or linkage opportunities with medical schools.

What to Consider When Applying to Post-Bacc Programs

Choosing the right post-bacc program depends on your academic background, career goals, and the type of support you need before applying to medical school.

  1. Determine Whether You Need a Career Changer or Academic Enhancement Program
  2. If you have not completed pre-med prerequisites, a career changer program may be the best fit. If you have already completed prerequisites but want to strengthen your academic performance, an academic enhancement program or SMP may be more appropriate.
  3. Consider Undergraduate vs. Graduate-Level Programs
  4. Undergraduate post-bacc programs are often designed for completing prerequisite coursework or improving undergraduate GPA. Graduate-level programs, including SMPs, are typically more academically intensive and may focus on advanced biomedical coursework.
  5. Review Program Requirements Carefully
  6. Medical school requirements vary between programs and may include minimum GPA thresholds, prerequisite coursework, standardized tests, or letters of recommendation. Always review official program websites for the most current information.
  7. Consider Program Length and Schedule
  8. Most post-bacc programs range from one to two years in length. Some programs offer part-time or online options that may provide greater flexibility for students balancing work or personal responsibilities.
  9. Look for Additional Academic or Advising Support
  10. Some programs offer MCAT preparation, academic advising, research opportunities, or linkage agreements with medical schools. These features may help support your long-term medical school application goals.
  11. Consider Location and Affiliated Medical Schools
  12. Some students prefer programs affiliated with medical schools or located near institutions where they may later apply. Others may prioritize flexibility, cost, or research opportunities instead.

FAQs

1. What is a career changer post-bacc program?

Career changer programs are designed for students who did not complete pre-med prerequisites during their undergraduate degree. These programs typically include foundational science coursework and may also provide academic advising or MCAT preparation support.

2. How long are post-bacc programs?

Most post-bacc programs range from 12 to 24 months in length, although timelines vary depending on the program structure and course load.

3. Are there online post-bacc programs?

Yes. Some post-bacc programs offer fully online or hybrid learning options. Availability varies by institution and program type.

4. Are there part-time post-bacc programs?

Some institutions offer part-time post-bacc options for students balancing work, family responsibilities, or other commitments. However, full-time programs are generally more common.

5. Can international students apply to post-bacc programs in the United States?

Some programs accept international applicants, while others are limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants should always review official admissions policies for individual programs.

6. What is the difference between a post-bacc program and an SMP?

Post-bacc programs are often designed to help students complete prerequisites or strengthen academic performance before applying to medical school. Special Master’s Programs (SMPs) are graduate-level programs that typically involve advanced biomedical coursework intended to demonstrate academic readiness for medical school.

7. Do all post-bacc programs offer linkage opportunities with medical schools?

No. Some programs offer formal linkage agreements, guaranteed interviews, or conditional acceptance pathways, while many do not. Linkage opportunities vary significantly between institutions.

8. How do I choose the right type of post-bacc program?

The best program depends on your academic background and goals. Students who still need prerequisite coursework may benefit from career changer programs, while students seeking stronger academic performance may prefer academic enhancement programs or SMPs.

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